Bishop Vigano : "....assist us...O most powerful protector in our struggles with the powers of darkness"
To thee, O Blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our tribulations and while imploring the aid of thy most holy spouse, we confidently invoke thy patronage also. By that love which united thee to the Immaculate Virgin, Mary, Mother of God and by the fatherly affection which you didst embrace the Infant Jesus, we humbly beseech thee to graciously regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His Blood and to help us in our necessities by thy powerful intercession. Protect us O most provident Guardian of the Holy family, the chosen children of Jesus Christ, ward off from us all taint of error and corruption. Graciously assist us from heaven O most powerful protector in our struggles with the powers of darkness and as thou didst once rescue the Child Jesus from imminent peril to His life, so now defend the Holy Church of God from the snares of her enemies and from all adversity. Shield each one of us with thy unceasing patronage that by imitating his example and supported by thy aid, that we may be enabled to live a good life, die a holy death and secure everlasting happiness in heaven. Amen.
